I don't agree with OP that you should never be allowed to call someone names... But I do think the r word is potentially hurtful to actually mentally disabled people, so I wouldn't use it for that reason.

In general its better to use words that represent choices people make and not unchangable aspects. I wouldn't use terms "black", "retarded", or "gay" as insults, for example. Someone below suggested "foolish" as a good example since it's not an inherent trait but a behavior.

[–] ealoe@ani.social 2 points 3 months ago (2 children)

Foolish seems like a useful word, probably could be substituted and keep the intended meaning intact.

[–] spujb@lemmy.cafe 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

gets cut off

FOOL OF A TOOK

[–] ealoe@ani.social 3 points 3 months ago

That is infinitely funnier, using solely LoTR quotes would make road rage much more humorous

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